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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Across the United States, the most common health condition treated with medical cannabis is chronic pain. to 4.2%, according to a study published in February, 2020.

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Aging baby boomers becoming new face of cannabis

Canna Care Docs

And she found a different medium she much prefers: a tincture she drops under her tongue when the tremors get bad, especially in the evening. “It It makes me relax, which in turn slows the shaking down and I can grab some sleep,” she said. Young learned the hard way about “start low, go slow” with marijuana edibles. Edelstein said.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

5,16 Tinctures are liquid, ultra-concentrated alcohol-based cannabis extracts commonly applied in and absorbed through the mouth. Cannabinoids have been assessed for chronic pain management. Several studies indicate smoked THC and nabiximols were both associated with pain reduction. MacCoun RJ, Mello MM. N Engl J Med.